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Classic Birthday Cake

This classic birthday cake by Ella Chef is light, fluffy, and perfect for any celebration. Decorated with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, it’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • sprinkles and candles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on racks before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar gradually. Add milk and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cakes, layer them, and decorate with sprinkles and candles.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g

Notes

For a colorful twist, divide the batter and add food coloring to create a rainbow layer cake.
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